Are you looking for custom WordPress web development – Raleigh/Durham/Chatham? We are here to help. Merkados is as careful with our coding as we are with our design. At Merkados we believe that your website should work as well as it looks.
Are you thinking of connecting an API with another WordPress site? Are you interested on custom functionality you want in a plugin? Or perhaps you want a combination of a-la-carte PHP or JavaScript or both? We can help.
WordPress Functionality
Our team offers custom WordPress web development services in Raleigh/Durham/Chatham, designed to take your business to the next level. We offer a wide range of services that include custom functionality and theme development, eCommerce solutions, and more. Our services are affordable and our team is dedicated to providing the best possible service to our clients.
Why WordPress?
WordPress is a mature Content Management System with a huge following. As an open-source project, it also offers free access to its driving code, and most importantly, hundreds of people work to make it incredibly user-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Web Development
Q: What is WordPress?
A: WordPress is a popular content management system and it allows you to easily manage your websites without needing to know HTML or code.
Q: Is WordPress free?
A: Yes, WordPress is free to use and open source. However the design and development inside of each WordPress website is what makes a website unique and what would make you stand out. A WordPress website must be hosted somewhere on the Internet, it must be maintained and it should be Backed up regularly. So even though WP as a platform is technically free, there are costs associated to having a live WP website on the Internet.
Q: Can I use WordPress to create an e-commerce website?
A: Yes, you can use WordPress to create an e-commerce website using plugins like WooCommerce and others.
Q: Do I need coding skills to use WordPress?
A: No, you don’t need coding skills to use or administrate your WordPress. However, some basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript can be helpful for customizing your site. Merkados will handle all the administration tasks of your site within our AIM System, including content creation, optimization, backups, speed improvements, and maintenance, so you don’t need to worry about it.
Q: Should I choose a theme for my WordPress website or should I choose custom design?
A: If you have a established business and you are not “testing” your ideas, but rather creating a better digital marketing tool, custom design is almost always the best choice. Simply because the benefits of custom design are clear and they can provide your business with a competitive advantage. However, custom design is definitely more expensive and time consuming. If you are just starting a new business where the resources are very limited, it may make more sense to use a customized template for its lower cost. As your brand becomes stronger you can modify the design of your website while keeping its content.
Q: Is WordPress secure?
A: WordPress is generally secure, but like any other software, it’s important to keep it up to date and use secure login credentials to prevent hacking. Every website is like a house. Houses are normally secure, but not infallible. Therefore it is important to be conscientious about security and take steps to prevent your website from being hacked.
Q: Can you add custom functionality to my WordPress website?
A: Yes, we can add custom functionality to your WordPress website. Often times, there may be some functionality available already in plugins either free or premium. Sometimes, and depending on the complexity of the functionality you seek to add to your website, you may need custom coding.
Q: How do I optimize my WordPress website for search engines?
A: Search engines like Google or Bing go through a process of crawling, indexing and ranking your content. It is therefore imperative to optimize your server, hosting environment and website for each of those stages. Apart from a technical aspect, to optimize your WordPress website for search engines, focus on creating high-quality, authoritative and experiential content with supporting media, using relevant keywords, optimizing your page titles and meta descriptions, and building quality backlinks.
If you are interested in learning how our team at Merkados can help your business come up with a unique approach → contact Merkados today!